Rising since 1992, #1,808 for girls today.
Popularity of Amaria since 1990
Babies named Amaria per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 142 |
| 2000s | 1,134 |
| 2010s | 961 |
| 2020s | 675 |
Meaning & origin
Amaria is a modern feminine name that has carved out a steady presence in the United States since its first recorded appearance in 1990. It reached a peak rank of 1,808 in 2025, though its highest national ranking ever was in 2004, when it was at position 1,966. The name has enjoyed a rising trajectory since 1992, reflecting broader trends favoring melodic, vowel-ending names. It is most common in Tennessee, Georgia, and Michigan. While its exact etymology remains uncertain, Amaria fits comfortably among contemporary coinages that blend familiar sounds. Its appeal likely lies in its soft, lyrical quality and its resemblance to other popular names like Amara and Aria.
Amaria is a modern coinage, likely formed from the fashionable suffix -ia attached to the root Amar, which may be derived from the name Amara or the Arabic word for 'moon' (qamar). It has been in use in the United States since at least 1990 and has risen steadily in popularity since the early 1990s. The name is predominantly given to girls.
Where Amaria is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Amaria” around the world
Where Amaria lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ami, Maria, Ria
Sibling names for Amaria
Names that share Amaria's style, for a brother or sister.
